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Male insert member having integrally molded part line free seal

US5033777A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1990
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L37/42
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A male insert member (12) having a part line free seal member (20) of one piece with the male insert member (12) and method for making the male insert (12) is disclosed. The male insert member (12) is configured for insertion into a female receptacle assembly (14) of a coupling assembly (10). The seal member (20) cooperates with an inner surface of a bore (30) to create a fluid tight seal therewith upon insertion into the bore (30).

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